South Park episode pulled due to condemnation by Catholic League .

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Gotta hand it to Parker and Stone, they really have a talent for pissing people off. :evilgrin:



"Did Comedy Central grant the Catholic League its Christmas wish?

Following the Dec. 7 season finale of South Park, titled "Bloody Mary," the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights slammed the network for its irreverent portrayal of church icons and sought to block the episode from being rebroadcast.

It appears the group may have met with success. A repeat of the finale was scheduled to air Wednesday night, but was pulled from the Comedy Central lineup without explanation.

In the episode, a statue of the Virgin Mary is believed to be bleeding from its rear end, inspiring faithful parishioners to flock from miles around to be healed by the miraculous blood.

Eventually, Pope Benedict XVI is called in to investigate, whereupon he determines that the statue is actually menstruating and thus is nothing special.

"A chick bleeding out her vagina is no miracle," the pope declares in the episode. "Chicks bleed out their vaginas all the time."


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[MrSlayer]

1. That was a hilarious episode.

Comedy Central should not have given in to these idiots.

[evlbstrd]

2. Now I feel lucky for having seen it.

It was, incidentally, hysterical.

[karlrschneider]

33. Now I'm pissed at myself for neglecting to TIVO it!

:D

[Cleita]

3. Eh, I don't appreciate the Catholics censoring my TV viewing.

I hope Comedy Central thinks about it and tells them to go Hell. This could lead to censoring Jon Stewart Stephen Colbert if they feel they have been offended. Don't give any power to these people. If they don't like it, they know what their remote is for.

[wellstone dem]

4. This isn't the Catholics

It's the Catholic League, the "go to" organization when someone needs a quote from the most conservative fringe of the Roman Catholic Church.

[Ian David]

10. Catholic League are the ultra-fundies that hate Catholic Charitities n/t

[TerdlowSmedley]

14. Faith and Begorrah! Are they the ones that trot out that much-offended

old Donahue gasbag to sputter about Catholic-bashing any time anyone dare do anything at all that doesn't involve kneeling and sucking on rosary beads?

[FreedomAngel82]

17. And something I'm wondering is

if women do it all the time than why were they up in arms over it?

[FreedomAngel82]

16. And where will it end?

Will freedom of speech mean anything anymore if you're being consered by everyone? That's why you have raitings on things. That's fine by me because you can still say what you want and than you as the viewer or listener can decide to watch/listen or not.

[HockeyMom]

5. Bloody Mary

Mary Queen of Scots (Catholic)? She was given that nickname for killing Protestants during her reign. Her half sister, Elizabeth, the Protestant, killed Catholics in her reign. Over simplification, but the general gist behind the nickname.

Protestants, Catholics, CHRISTIANS, MUSLIMS. Ain't RELIGION wonderful?

[Skip Intro]

6. I didn't really like that episode, but you know what -

I turned the fucking channel!

[ET Awful]

7. Fortunately the good folks at Mr. Twig were smart enough

to convert it to an AVI and have it available as a bit torrent download :P

[WindRavenX]

8. it'll be on the DVD. And the episode was hillarious.

My friend and I were stoned and :rofl: over it

[CatholicEdHead]

9. Catholic League is a joke

Donahue is an attention whore. He follows the religous right (which is not the same as the entire RCC) to the letter.

South Park has taken pot shots at the RCC (and many other faiths) in the past (see Red Hot Catholic Love for example) and I saw that episode. I was not offended by it.

The Catholic League no more speaks for all Catholics as Robertson speaks for all Christians (Protstants).

[FreedomAngel82]

20. I really love their Jesus character

and I'm a Christian myself.

[jmowreader]

35. Would Jesus have a public-access show?

If Jesus were to return to earth today, he'd HAVE to get a public-access show if he wanted to go on television. The whole peace and love thing he preaches, that just wouldn't draw ratings next to Jack Van Impe, Robertson and Falwell.

[Lefty48197]

36. South Park Jesus is a totally cool dude

I liked his Christmas carols: "Joy to the world, I have come. Let earth receive ME"...

[Ian David]

11. Well, now we know Catholic Leage is more fucked-up than Scientologists.n/t

[NaturalHigh]

12. So much for Southpark having a right-wing slant.

I've said before that these guys go out of their way to offend everybody. Please remember this the next time someone gets offended about the season premiere that parodied the response to Katrina.

[JI7]

18. was this supposed to be an example of a left wing slant ?

i can see many Catholics who are not right wingers being offended by this.

[NaturalHigh]

19. No, not at all.

My point was that these guys go out of their way to be assholes to everybody. Sorry, I wasn't more clear in my post. They don't have a slant, in my book.

[JI7]

24. i still think they are Republicans mostly

and side with them when it comes to politics. the term "south park republican" is often used when speaking of Republicans who are not religious conservatives and don't care about the morals and values stuff.

[NaturalHigh]

25. Regardless, it's usually a pretty entertaining show.

I don't quite get why Southpark gets bashed so much around here. It's like some people think it's right-wing propaganda put out by the White House. I know plenty of conservative who get pissed about the show sometimes.

Personally, I think the show mentioned in the OP would have offended me (didn't see it), and I wouldn't have watched it. That's why I have a remote control and can change the channel without ever leaving the comfort of my couch. I wish others could think that way and not pop a vessel whenever an episode that offends them comes on. So many people were out of their minds when the global warming (Katrina parody) was on. It's a freaking cartoon!

[Beelzebud]

45. How much South Park do you watch?

The guy that wrote South Park Conservatives is a jackass. The week he was promoting his book, they did a South Park that involved Terry Shiavo, and the Sith Lord villains from Star Wars. The Evil Sith Lord Emperor made the quote "We'll do what we always do. We'll use the Republicans". Eric Cartman is their view of a Republican. Cartman is not something I'd like to be represented as. :)

South Park isn't "left" or "right". They are an equal opportunity basher. If they are anything they are nihilists.

I love it. :D

[WernhamHogg]

48. Exactly!

"Cartman is not something I'd like to be represented as."

This is exactly what I've always thought when I've heard people use the term "South Park Republican/Conservative"! If conservatives want a foul, obnoxious, obese, ignorant, anti-Semitic child who the other kids can't stand to be around as a role model, they can have him.

[FreedomAngel82]

21. Exactly

[robbedvoter]

22. Just because they get it right on religion, it doesn't change the fact

that they love bush and made some horrible stands such as the one where the rich blacks came to South Park and they put on sheets to make them leave. Do not oversimplify left-right.
There are known instances where they are attacking each other - on the same side of the spectrum.

[NaturalHigh]

23. Get it right on religion?

Personally, I don't see how trying to offend Catholics gets it right on religion.

[robbedvoter]

26. I missed this one - too disgusted to watch after the Katrina whitewash

But I do remember their take on Gibson's S&M fest - and it was the best comment I ever saw/read.

[norml]

44. Sometimes I like what they're doing. Sometimes they're full of shit.

They do seem to identify with and pander to a lot of non-fundy frat boy repub assholes.

Their early stuff was best, so clever, so complex.

Now it's more thud like.

It's like they're sitting around with their beer buds and say,

"Hey! Let's have the Virgin Mary bleed out her ass!

"Yeah! And fuck AA too!"

"Har har har!"

[SPKrazy]

13. The Free Market!?

I'm not a South Park fan, but is this the "free market" at work?

or something else?

[Scurrilous]

28. A good example of the free market at work...

...would be Team America's $12 million opening weekend gross.

:rofl:

To Trey Parker and Matt Stone,

I remember a cordial hello when you guys were beginning to be famous guys around Hollywood at some party. I remember several times getting a few giggles out of your humor. I remember not being bothered as you traded on my name among others to appear witty, above it all, and likeable to your crowd. I never mind being of service, in satire and silliness.

I do mind when anybody who doesn't have a child, doesn't have a child at war, or isn't or won't be in harm's way themselves, is encouraging that there's "no shame in not voting" "if you don't know what you're talking about" (Mr. Stone) without mentioning the shame of not knowing what your talking about, and encouraging people to know. You guys are talented young guys but alas, primarily young guys. It's all well to joke about me or whomever you choose. Not so well, to encourage irresponsibility that will ultimately lead to the disembowelment, mutilation, exploitation, and death of innocent people throughout the world. The vote matters to them. No one's ignorance, indcluding a couple of hip cross-dressers, is an excuse.

All best, and a sincere fuck you,

Sean Penn

P.S. Take this as a personal invitation from me to you (you can ask Dennis Miller along for the ride as well) to escort you on a trip, which I took last Christmas. We'll fly to Amman, Jordan and I'll ride with you in a (?) 12 hours through the Sunni Triangle into Fallujah and Baghdad and I'll show you around. When we return, make all the fun you want

[JI7]

29. good for Sean Penn

and did they ever respond to his offer ? i would bet not.

[NaturalHigh]

31. I thought we were all supposed to have a sense of humor.

Of course, it's different when it's your ox getting gored.

[NashVegas]

34. Penn's Humor

Saw him being interviewed on the Actors' Studio a while back. Early on the subject was art v entertainment in the movies.

Said Penn: "If you want entertainment, get a hooker and an 8-ball."

Later, during the quiz at the end, Penn was asked what he'd like to hear St. Peter tell him at the pearly gates.

Said Penn: "Here's a hooker and an 8-ball."

[norml]

46. If George Carlin punched you in the nose, would that be funny?

Just because you like some things they do, doesn't mean you have to like everything they do.

[NaturalHigh]

47. That's absolutely correct.

I don't enjoy everything they do, but there aren't many artists whose work I always enjoy.

As for your original question: If George Carlin punched you in the nose, would that be funny?

I suppose that would depend on the context. Even George Carlin can be funny on occasion.

[FreedomAngel82]

15. I'm getting tired of that nonsense

If you don't like something just turn the freakin channel!

[Initech]

27. Damn it, do people not have a sense of humor about themselves anymore?

:grr:

[Yavin4]

30. The True Genius of Stone and Parker Is That They Expose Prejudicies

Parker and Stone make fun of EVERYBODY, EVERY RACE, and EVERY RELIGION. In fact, they insult Jews more than any other religion. But, did the Catholic league criticize them when they made fun of other religions?? Hell no.

[Guaranteed]

37. They're not geniuses. They're libertarian idealogues.

They have no respect for the value of people, whatsoever.

And every single episode is trying to impart some piece of bullshit "wisdom" as if every halfway intelligent person in the world hasn't thought of the exact point they are trying to make years before- and, many times, discounted it.

I actually think that this show is heavily contributing to the carelessness in our country.

[Yavin4]

38. I Don't Agree With Everything They Do

Nor do I find every show they do funny. And politically, I think they're full of shit. However, they do expose prejudicies with their show. The Catholic League never said a word about Cartman's numerous anti-semetic rants, but once they pick on the Catholics, they spring into action. IOW, it's okay to pick on other groups, just not mine.

[JI7]

40. but "they" didn't do it. that's well known of the Catholic League already

and many other right wing groups. we already know of their double standards and their not giving a shit about other groups. we can use the stupid "war on christmas" crap as another example.

[Lost-in-FL]

32. Sorry can't help it... I love the Kalashnikitty

:hi: :rofl:

[ruggerson]

39. The "Catholic League" is a militant radical right front organization

run by a shrieking, insane bigot named William Donohue.

It's "Board of Advisors" is as follows:

Brent Bozell III
Gerard Bradley
Linda Chavez
Robert Destro
Dinesh D’Souza
Laura Garcia
Robert George
Mary Ann Glendon
Dolores Grier
Alan Keyes
Stephen Krason
Thomas Monaghan
Michael Novak
Kate O’Beirne
Thomas Reeves
Patrick Riley
Robert Royal
Russell Shaw
William Simon, Jr.
Paul Vitz
George Weigel

Reads like a Who's Who of the radical right, eh?

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

41. so much for kissing rw ass w/ team america

matt and tre can enjoy the real love of their newfound freeper friends now

[JI7]

42. they weren't kissing right wing ass with team america

they were presenting their own view and they have always played to the more libertarian selfish "we are going to kick their ass fuck them all) type of Republican than the morals and values crowd.

[jayctravis]

43. So they didn't have the problem with the episode where

the South Park priest goes to ask the Vatican why they won't stop molesting boys?

[Maine-ah]

49. what a load of shit.

glad we got that one on tape.